A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5317591 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 21257993 epoch_slot_no: 349193 block_no: 5317414 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 722 time: 2021-02-08 22:44:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdafedeb6e7bb8659ff7e68b898a91a17dd5f36b6a86de62197599717710046bcBlock Operator
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